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DV53 GVG

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,969 mi
Last recorded98,969 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 GVG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 98,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear outer sills corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2017 98,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front seat mechanism has slight movement

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 93,016 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 195/50/15 tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Nov 2016 93,016 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 195/50/15 tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 87,712 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 87,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing close to limit on edges

small rip in nearside wiper still clearing screen

Pass 1 Apr 2015 81,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 81,152 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2014 66,445 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 66,396 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,098 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

r/n/s tyre inner edge wearing thin (tyre slightly out of shape)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 57,425 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 51,175 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 51,175 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 40,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2008 31,929 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 23,277 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 23,277 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 15,630 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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DV53 GVG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 64,061 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV53 GVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DV53 GVG registered?

DV53 GVG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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